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Article from The Real Australian  Winter 2015 by Kerry Medway, “Coober Pedy, 100 Years Since The Discovery of Opal”

Mentions the Catacomb Church’s activities during the Centenary celebration, and all BCA missioners who have served in Coober Pedy.

Mentioned in order of appearance: Geoff & Tracey Piggott, Kerry Medway, first two BCA nurses in Coober Pedy Sisters Heather Heaver and Pat Darby, Sister Anne Dau who won a bravery medal, BCA Sisters Carol Allen & Michelle Blondel with Sister Vicki McCormack and husband Albert McCormack, the first BCA Missioner The Revd Brian Carter, The Revd Barry & Mrs Jenny Rainsford, The Revd Martin & Mrs Vivien Bleby, The Revd Capt Rod & Mrs Christene Oldfield, The Revd Peter & Mrs Joy Palmer, The Revd Ian Robinson, The Revd Bill Ostling, The Revd Bob Rothwell and the Revd Ian Bednall.

Also mentions the opening of the Catacomb Church in 1977 by The Most Revd Sir Marcus Loane, The Revd Theo Hayman, and the Revd Bruce Rosier.

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